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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Pioneer Trace Group LLC

115 Pioneer Trace, Flemingsburg, KY 41041

Pioneer Trace Group LLC, a 92-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Flemingsburg, KY, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #260 of 265 rated homes in KY on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#260 of 265
In-state rank among rated KY homes
3.42
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
12
Inspection findings · 3 serious

The verdict

Pioneer Trace Group LLC, a 92-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Flemingsburg, KY, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #260 of 265 rated homes in KY on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#260 of 265
In-state rank among rated KY homes
3.42
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
12
Inspection findings · 3 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 267 KY nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
185314
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
92
Residents
80
In Hospital
No
County
Fleming
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 3.42 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.37 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.94
CNA Hours
2.11
Total Nursing Hours
3.42 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.06
Nursing Turnover
40.3%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Pioneer Trace Group LLC

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Pioneer Trace Group LLC ranks #260 of 265 rated nursing homes in KY on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Pioneer Trace Group LLC operates 92 certified beds in Flemingsburg, KY with approximately 80 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 2★ · quality 1★).

The inspection file contains 12 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 5 times by CMS, for a combined $161K. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.42 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.37 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Pioneer Trace Group LLC falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 40.3% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (12 most recent)

J - Isolated - Jeopardy May 27, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy May 27, 2026 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy May 27, 2026 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 28, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 28, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 28, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 28, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0576

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 14, 2019 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 18, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 14, 2019 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 18, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 28.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 5.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 6.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 23.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 8.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 18.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 7.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 96.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 21.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 68.8% No

Penalty History 5 penalties totaling $161K

Date Type Amount
May 27, 2026 Fine $27K
May 27, 2026 Fine $106K
Oct 3, 2024 Fine $5K
Oct 3, 2024 Fine $5K
Oct 3, 2024 Fine $17K
Oct 3, 2024 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Pioneer Trace Group LLC, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Pioneer Trace Group LLC

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The KY registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View KY registry
  • Peer homes near 92 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in KY. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Pioneer Trace Group LLC?
Pioneer Trace Group LLC has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (1★).
Where does Pioneer Trace Group LLC rank among nursing homes in KY?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Pioneer Trace Group LLC ranks 260th among 265 rated nursing homes in KY (#260 of 265). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Pioneer Trace Group LLC?
Pioneer Trace Group LLC reports 3.42 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.37 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 40.3%.
How many beds does Pioneer Trace Group LLC have?
Pioneer Trace Group LLC has 92 certified beds with approximately 80 residents. The facility is located at 115 Pioneer Trace, Flemingsburg, KY 41041.
Does Pioneer Trace Group LLC have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Pioneer Trace Group LLC has 12 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Pioneer Trace Group LLC received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Pioneer Trace Group LLC has received 5 penalties totaling $161K.
Who owns Pioneer Trace Group LLC?
Pioneer Trace Group LLC is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Pioneer Trace Group LLC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Pioneer Trace Group LLC was on Jan 8, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Pioneer Trace Group LLC?
Pioneer Trace Group LLC is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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